8 Delicious Sandwiches Designed to Survive in a Lunch Box

Say goodbye to sad, soggy lunches with these colorful sandwiches—all of which will still taste fresh and fabulous hours later.

1. Ratatouille and Goat Cheese SandwichIn this handheld riff on the French classic, a crunchy baguette is filled with creamy goat cheese and a pile of veggies that have been cooked until succulent and seasoned with a hint of smoky paprika.

3. Bacon, Arugula, and Tomato Jam SandwichSubstituting a thick slathering of sweet and savory tomato jam for fresh tomatoes gives this lunchtime classic a tasty reboot—and also ensures that it’s equally delicious all year round, whether tomatoes are in season or not.

4. Ploughman’s SandwichChock full of savory onion jam, spicy mustard, crunchy apple, and creamy cheddar, this rustic sandwich translates the flavors of the iconic pub lunch into handheld form. Wash it down with iced tea—or, even better, a pint of ale.

5. Curried Chickpea, Apple, and Herb SandwichTangy yogurt and fragrant curry powder mingle to make a cool and creamy dressing for tender chickpeas in this flavorful vegetarian sandwich. Adding diced apples lends the combo the perfect amount of sweetness and crunch, while a flurry of fresh herbs finishes it off.

6. Antipasti SandwichWho said antipasti isn’t portable? This sandwich combines all the elements of a classic platter—cured meats, silky vegetables, salty cheese—in one compact package. And with flavors this big, a simple drizzle of olive oil and tart balsamic is the only dressing required.

7. Fresh Mozzarella, Beet, and Basil SandwichThis colorful twist on a classic caprese swaps in sweet beets for slices of tomato. The result? A sweet, earthy sandwich that shows off the creaminess of fresh mozzarella and the bright, herbal tang of basil.